Jack Vance - Universe Quotes

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I must cite an intrinsic condition of the universe. We set forth in any direction which seems convenient; each leads to the same place: the end of the universe.

Jack Vance

Notice this rent in my garment; I am at a loss to explain its presence! I am even more puzzled by the existence of the universe.

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"A natural scientist, examining a single atom, might well be able to asserevate the structure and history of the entire universe!" : Bah!" muttered Hurtiancz. "By the same token, a sensible man need lisen to but a single word in order to recognize the whole for egregious nonsense."

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It had been suggested to her that the flaw lay not in the universe but in herself.

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There are no absolute certainties in this universe. A man must try to whip order into a yelping pack of probabilities, and uniform success is impossible.

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The universe is eight billion years old, the last two billion of which have produced intelligent life. During this time not one hour of absolute equity has prevailed.

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